Answer to Question #99670 in Management for trushang

Question

Krabi Textile is going online from retail mode as the management feels that it is the need
of the hour to be present in the digital space. People are resisting this change and you are the
one chosen as the leader by the management to lead in this tough time.

(b). How would you differentiate between being a manager and leader?

Answer 1

a). Krabi Textiles needs a collaborative and teamwork promotor. This skill enables employees to work cohesively towards organizational visions of shifting online. Additionally, the leader needs problem-solving skills irrespective of of the prevailing circumstances. This skill can also enable the leader to turn problems into opportunities. Moreover, a leader needs powerful communication skills to communicate ideas and plans to his followers. Leadership demands honesty and integrity. These skills enable him to communicate his thoughts and feelings transparently even when the message is not popular to the audience. Conclusively, leaders need to be visionary to set priorities and provide direction towards organizational goals.

b). Leaders focus on building good relationships to influence people to actualize visions, while managers ensure that systems are in place to achieve goals. Additionally, a leader focuses on bringing change to the company by innovating better ways of doing things even when the existing ones are working, while a manager sticks with working conditions, besides refining structures and processes. A leader inspires followers and mobilizes them to realize organizational goals, while a manager sets goals, plans, and measure every achievement. Similarly, a leader takes risks to try new opportunities, while a manager minimizes the risks to avoid control problems.